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Online MBA courses are flexible programs for working professionals, building leadership, management, and strategic skills. Learn finance, marketing, operations, and analytics to advance careers and lead across industries.

MBA Course Duration: Flexible timelines

Study Mode: Fully online

Accreditation: AICTE, WES approved & AACSB accredited

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Free Online MBA Course: Start Learning

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Free Certificate

Introduction to Fintech

Understand the importance of finTech in India and learn about the building blocks of the Indian financial ecosystem, along with a few prominent B2B players.

3 Hours

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Free Certificate

Financial Analysis

This course will Introduce you to the key operating levers that you need to evaluate a company's performance. You will understand the importance of managing working capital.

7 Hours

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Introduction to Business Analytics

This course covers business analytics, data science basics, decision-making techniques, and hypothesis formulation to solve business problems effectively.

5 Hours

Success stories: What our learners have to say

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I went from a Sales Executive to an Asst. Manager with a 75% salary hike

After doing a plain B.Com, I was doing nothing to get the desired job and secure my future. After a few days, I got a job in a BPO but was not getting the CTC I wanted. One of my friends suggested that I take admission in upGrad and complete an online MBA course in India from BIMTECH which is better than M.Com and very suitable for working professionals. The best part of this online MBA course was that the lectures were on Saturday & Sunday with up to date MBA syllabus. I have gained lots of knowledge from this MBA course which has helped me build my career and given me the opportunity to work at Kotak Mahindra Bank.

Apr 13, 2023
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Nilesh Lade

Asst. Manager at Kotak Mahindra Bank

5 Years of Experience

upGrad gave me a new perspective on business

I always felt there was something missing to break into the senior management. While experience counts, constant learning is what can take you places. Like in earlier days either you could study or work, and I chose to work. Then came upGrad where I neither had to resign nor I had to travel abroad for years and invest heavily to get an MBA coupled with an industry relevant MBA Syllabus. I just wish we had upGrad available 10 Yrs ago. Post joining the IMT LBS MBA course my overall perspective about business changed. Thank You upGrad for helping people like us to fulfill their long lost dreams. Like Michelangelo had once famously said, "Ancora Imparo - Yet, I'm learning", I will also take up Phd. and never stop my learning.

Oct 1, 2023
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Vishal Vijay Singh

Technical Project Manager, Arab Financial Services, Bahrain

12 Years of Experience

upGrad is a wonderful learning platform which gave me hope during covid

Someone said, "age is merely a number". I thought let's put it to practice. When the world was reeling under COVID, I stumbled upon hope. The opportunity to enhance life's understanding came from upGrad Liverpool Business School’s online MBA Course. It came at the right time. Respite from the despair we all experienced. The merit award is merely a positive manifestation of the hope I clung to. And I sincerely wish that many professionals in their journey decide to benefit from the wonderful learning platform. I aspire to continue my learning with upGrad under teachers like Saloni Suri, Rajiv Ranjan, my thesis supervisor, Coach Gaurika Jain (ACC-ICF), and the world-class MBA faculty under one virtual roof. United for the purpose to disseminate knowledge. Finally, remembering a wonderful friend I met Shadan Khan, who shared the news of the merit award. #LBSandupGradGraduate #learning #mba #commitment #worldclass #growthmindset Activate to view

Aug 18, 2022
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Kuntal Kumar

F&B and Hospitality Consultant, Farmstead Collection- Costa Rica

14 Years of Experience

upGrad gave me an opportunity to take my learning goal a notch up

Constant learning and upskilling myself has always been a passion. Covid along with its challenges presented an opportunity for me to take my learning goal a notch up. With the passion to pursue masters in business administration, I took the opportunity & enrolled myself in the LJMU MBA course through upGrad. The path was not easy - I was juggling between my job , family responsibilities and learning goals. However, with God's grace, support of my family, mentors support and my grit and strong determination to give my best I have accomplished this major milestone - masters in business administration from Liverpool Business School. I'm thankful to my coach Coach Gaurika Jain (ACC-ICF) for the constant support and my mentors. I take this opportunity to express my great thanks to my husband who encouraged and had always been my source of strength and inspiration. #LBSGraduate #MBA

Sep 15, 2022
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Himabindhu Vangala

Coordinator, NIRMAAN

4 Years of Experience

“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” — Nelson Mandela

One of my favorite quotes is “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” — Nelson Mandela From a hesitant and lazy mind for starting something to a powerful mind that is action-oriented by developing atomic habits of change, it was definitely a challenging one. Thanks, James Clear, your book transformed me a lot. I decided to pursue an online MBA Course from Liverpool John Moores University, Liverpool Business School during the start of the Pandemic. Being a full-time IT Professional was not an easy journey. Bumpy roads, multiple issues to address, and reading research papers that seem like boring activities, convincing family members why I am not there for them was all too painful, but as they say, there is no gain without pain. In the end, the result was so fruitful. With the blessing from God and all my loved ones (friends and family included), finally, the goal is achieved. Special thanks to my mentor Dr. Smitha Girija for guiding and driving me to get things done, I am sure I would have slacked off if not for her not encouraging me to stick to the timelines. I would also like to thank all the MBA Faculty who assisted me Tim Nichol, Tunde Durowoju, CMBE, Rameshwar Dubey, Jolly Mongia, Jinali Shah, Girish Phatak Sushmeeta Jena, Vijayta Shekhawat, Pratyaksh Kulshrestha, Sheenu Bansal, ASISH THOMAS, Alvin Jacob, Shakko Mukherjee, Rahul Joseph, Jerin Raju, Saroj Katekhaye, Vaibhav Garge, ANIKET YADAV, Sreelakshmi Madhkada and finally a big shout out to upGrad for making this MBA journey possible. I urge everyone to be a learner and focus on self-development. I am ending this post with one of my favorite quotes from Michelangelo who said at the age of 87 - "I am still learning" #education #change #atomichabits #mba #ljmu #lbs #upgrad #nevergiveup #alwayslearning #diwali2022 #covid19 #research #business #development #learning #university #school #upgrad

Nov 9, 2022
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Divin Divakar

Apprentice Leader, Mu Sigma Inc

11 Years of Experience

MBA Projects: Learn by doing

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Industry Projects

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Competitive Analysis

Strategic Thinking

Nokia

Rise and Fall of Nokia

Analyse how Nokia succeeded and failed in the mobile phone industry and create a strategic plan for the same 

Skills learned

Industry Analysis

Competitive Analysis

Strategic Thinking

Consumer Segmentation and Profiling

Product Positioning

iPhone Z1

iPhone Z1 Launch

Analyse Apple's branding and positioning strategy for iPhone Z1 and identify its target consumer segments 

Skills learned

Brand Strategy Development

Consumer Segmentation and Profiling

Product Positioning

Stakeholder Management

Business Ethics and Sustainability

Balance Analysis

Balance Analysis

Evaluate a public company's ability to balance social responsibilities, profitability, and stakeholder needs 

Skills learned

Critical Analysis

Stakeholder Management

Business Ethics and Sustainability

Business Strategy

Performance evaluation

Hamleys

The COVID Retail problem

Step into the consultant's role, working with a retail chain to strategise digital transformation and innovation for the business. 

Skills learned

Innovation Strategy

Business Strategy

Performance evaluation

Effective Communication

Audience Identification

Sineflex Solution

The Co-founder's Pitch

As a co-founder of Sineflex, implement communication activities with a strong emphasis on communication content and principles 

Skills learned

Pitch Deck Presentation

Effective Communication

Audience Identification

Execute human resource planning exercises, create concise job descriptions, and deploy employee retention strategies to achieve organisational objectives.

Performance management

Candidate sourcing and retention

Swayam Inc.

Swayam Inc.

Execute human resource planning exercises, create concise job descriptions, and deploy employee retention strategies to achieve organisational objecti… Knore More

Skills learned

Manpower planning

Performance management

Candidate sourcing and retention

Utilise data analysis techniques such as hypothesis testing and regression analysis to drive data-driven decisions that boost a company's revenue and profit growth

Business Decision-Making

Effective Presentation Skills

Random Motors Project

Random Motors Project

Utilise data analysis techniques such as hypothesis testing and regression analysis to drive data-driven decisions that boost a company's revenue and … Know More

Skills learned

Data Analysis and Excel Proficiency

Business Decision-Making

Effective Presentation Skills

Hone your analytical, forecasting, and problem-solving prowess in this real-world supply chain scenario. Tasks include demand forecasting for TechHub's gadgets for the next six months, calculating forecast errors, assessing key performance metrics, and formulating recommendations for enhanced supply chain planning

Data Analysis and Metric Calculation

Recommendation and Strategy Development

Demand Forecasting Task

Demand Forecasting Task

Hone your analytical, forecasting, and problem-solving prowess in this real-world supply chain scenario. Tasks include demand forecasting for TechHub'… Know More

Skills learned

Demand Forecasting

Data Analysis and Metric Calculation

Recommendation and Strategy Development

Conduct market research for Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) while guiding TruEarth Healthy Foods' decision-making for a new product launch. Use data-driven market research processes to make an informed decision on the product launch

Data-Driven Decision-Making

Product Launch Strategy

The FMCG Product Launch

The FMCG Product Launch

Conduct market research for Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) while guiding TruEarth Healthy Foods' decision-making for a new product launch. Use data… Know More

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Market Research Proficiency

Data-Driven Decision-Making

Product Launch Strategy

Lead traditional ICE automobile manufacturers on a transformative journey into EV manufacturing. Analyze resources and contextual information to offer recommendations facilitating this industry shift, with a specific focus on Tata Motors and Mahindra Electric in the Indian EV market.

Change Vision Analysis

Scaling Up

Auto Industry Disruption

Auto Industry Disruption

Lead traditional ICE automobile manufacturers on a transformative journey into EV manufacturing. Analyze resources and contextual information to offer… Know More

Skills learned

Change Management

Change Vision Analysis

Scaling Up

Meet Your Faculty: Online MBA Course Instructors

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Industry Experts

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Bruce Magid

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Dean

Bruce Magid is the Dean of the Ageno School of Business at Golden Gate University. 

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Prof. Chitrakalpa Sen

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Professor & Associate Dean

Dr. Chitrakalpa holds an M.Sc. in Economics and a PhD. His area of research includes high frequency financial market dynamics, green investm… Read More

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Prof. Anand Sharma

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Associate Professor

Prof. Anand is a Fellow of IIM, Ahmedabad. Dr. Sharma previously worked with IIM Rohtak and IIM Sirmaur. He has also worked as an economic e… Read More

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Prof. Rameshwar Arora

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Assistant Professor & Assistant Dean

Dr. Rameshwar is a PhD from IIM Indore. His research work has been presented at international conferences such as the Academy of Internation… Read More

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Prof. Diptiman Banerji

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Professor, Marketing Area, and Associate Dean

Dr. Diptiman has worked in corporates like Airtel, Hutchison Essar, Aircel, and CMC among others, and did his PhD from IIM Calcutta. His wor… Read More

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Prof. Anirban Ganguly

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Professor and Vice Dean (research)

Prof. Anirban holds an MS and PhD from Stevens Institute of Technology, USA. Prior to joining JGBS, he has held faculty positions at City Un… Read More

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Prof. Asim Talukdar

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Professor (OB-HR), JGBS & Director

Prof. Asim is skilled in the HR domain of Consulting, Policies, Training, & Leadership and is a Fellow in Management focused on HRM from XLR… Read More

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Prof. Paulo Lisboa

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Professor

With over 250 peer-reviewed publications, Prof. Paulo is the editor of the first worldwide book on applications of neural networks. 

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Prof. Dhiya Al-Jumeily

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Professor

With over 300 peer-reviewed scientific international publications, Prof. Dhiya is a renowned management faculty member. 

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Prof. Vineet Anurag

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Professor of Management Practice

Prof.Vineet has over 25 years of experience across institutional and investment banking. He worked in Bank of America for 16 years, ending h… Read More

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Dr. Joaquin(Jay) Gonzalez

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Professor

Dr. Joaquin Gonzalez is a practitioner, author, and professor of Public and Urban Affairs at Golden Gate University 

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Prof. Sonam Chawla

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Assistant Professor & Assistant Dean

Prof. Sonam is a Fellow in Management MDI, Gurgaon in Organisational Behaviour. She has published research papers and book chapters in reput… Read More

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Robert Shoffner

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Director

Robert is the Director of MBA Programs, Lecturer, and Director of the Golden Gate University Entrepreneurship Program. 

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How will upGrad support you?

Access the various career development support services offered by upGrad to help you achieve your professional goals through online MBA courses

Industry Mentors: Unparalleled Guidance for Success

    Personalized Feedback: You will receive one-on-one feedback on your assignments, projects, and submissions, ensuring continuous improvement and growth. Our mentors and teaching assistants will help you refine your skills and offer constructive advice to guide your learning.

    Industry-Relevant Knowledge: The upGrad MBA syllabus is carefully crafted to provide you with industry-relevant knowledge, using real-world examples to connect theory to practice. This approach prepares you for the challenges and opportunities in today's competitive business environment.

    Our MBA Syllabus is designed to provide you with ample of industry relevant knowledge with examples

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What Will You Learn in upGrad’s Online MBA Specializations?

upGrad's online MBA course offers a wide range of specializations to suit different career goals. Exploring the various types of MBA degrees helps you choose the right path based on your interests and professional needs.

Here’s a deeper dive into some of the most popular types of MBA degrees offered online:

1. Finance Specialization

A finance specialization is ideal for those looking to dive deep into corporate finance, financial planning, and investment strategies. This specialization help students with essential skills to manage business finances efficiently and make impactful financial decisions.

🔹 What You’ll Learn: Corporate finance, risk management, investment strategies, financial modeling, and valuation techniques.

🔹 Who’s it for? Aspiring financial analysts, investment bankers, and corporate finance professionals.

2. Marketing Specialization

With marketing evolving rapidly, this specialization helps students stay ahead with digital marketing techniques and market research. It focuses on strategies to build strong brands and engage customers effectively.

🔹 What You’ll Learn: Consumer behavior, branding, advertising, and digital marketing.

🔹 Who’s it for? Those looking to work in brand management, digital marketing, advertising, or sales strategy.

3. Human Resources Specialization

Human resources is essential for every organization, and an online MBA course with an HR specialization prepares you for roles in talent acquisition, employee relations, and organizational development. This program is designed to build effective work environments and strong leadership skills.

🔹 What You’ll Learn: Recruitment, performance management, employee engagement, labor laws, and organizational development.

🔹 Who’s it for? HR professionals or anyone aspiring to manage organizational culture, talent development, and employee retention.

4. Business Analytics Specialization

In today’s world, business analytics is one of the fastest-growing fields. This specialization helps the students gain the right skills to turn complex data into actionable insights. It focuses on business intelligence, big data, and predictive analytics to support strategic decision-making.

🔹 What You’ll Learn: Data-driven decision-making, data visualization, machine learning, and artificial intelligence in business contexts.

🔹 Who’s it for? Professionals aiming for data-driven roles such as data analysts, data scientists, and business intelligence managers.

5. Operations Management Specialization

Operations management focuses on optimizing business processes to improve efficiency. An online MBA course in this specialization will teach you how to manage supply chains, production, and resource allocation effectively.

🔹 What You’ll Learn: Process optimization, supply chain management, logistics, and project management.

🔹 Who’s it for? Those aspiring to become operations managers, supply chain analysts, or production managers.

6. International Business Specialization

An online MBA course with a specialization in international business prepares students for global trade and cross-cultural management. These online business MBA programs are ideal for professionals who want to expand their knowledge of international markets and trade regulations without pausing their careers.

🔹 What You’ll Learn: International trade, global marketing, cultural communication, and foreign market strategies.

🔹 Who’s it for? Aspiring professionals who want to manage businesses in international markets or work in global trade and multinational corporations.

How is an online MBA Course with upGrad different?

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Other Institutes

University Collaborations

Partners with top global universities like Liverpool Business School and Golden Gate University, offering double alumni status and global accreditation.

Limited collaborations with globally ranked universities; often lack double alumni status and global recognition.

Accreditations

AACSB, AICTE, and WES accreditations ensure programs meet global standards.

Accreditations vary, and not all programs meet international standards.

Program Duration

Flexible durations from 6 to 30 months, catering to both fast-track learners and working professionals.

Often, fixed program durations limit flexibility for working individuals.

Cost-Effectiveness

Best affordable online MBA with EMI options; significantly cheaper than traditional on-campus MBAs while maintaining quality.

Higher fees, especially for international collaborations, with fewer payment options.

Specializations

Wide variety, including Business Analytics, Marketing, Finance, Healthcare Management, and more.

Fewer specializations, often without a focus on emerging fields or tech-driven management.

Learning Experience

Interactive platform with live sessions, 24/7 support, real-time doubt resolution, and global business immersion.

Limited interactivity; global exposure, and real-world integration depend on specific institutes.

Career Support

360° career assistance with personalized coaching, resume reviews, and interview preparation.

Career support varies; comprehensive job assistance is not always included.

Global Exposure

Includes global business immersion, international case studies, and networking with peers worldwide.

Limited global immersion and international relevance in most programs.

Industry Projects

Real-world projects and case studies are integrated into the curriculum for practical learning.

Industry integration varies and may not be consistently offered.

Student Success Metrics

Average salary hike of 58% post-MBA; strong placement records with global and domestic firms.

Placement and salary outcomes depend on the reputation of the institute and the program.

Online MBA Course FAQs

To enroll in an online MBA course, candidates typically need:

  • A bachelor's degree
  • Entrance exam scores (e.g., CAT, GMAT, GRE)
  • A resume
  • Essays or a statement of purpose
  • Letters of recommendation
  • Work experience (preferred but not always mandatory)
  • For international programs, proof of English proficiency (via TOEFL or IELTS) might also be required.

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Disclaimer

  1. This program does not constitute a dual, joint, or twinning degree program 

  1. upGrad does not grant credit; credits are granted, accepted or transferred at the sole discretion of an educational institution. upGrad is not a college or university in itself. The Universities providing the prog.